I was fortunate enough to act as a chaperone for one of my kids' field trips not so long ago. Bouncing up and down on a bench seat with no seat belt and wanting to rip my ears off because the cacophony of children screaming really took me back. I remember riding the bus to school somewhat fondly. There was something fun about it. While my school bus experiences have been … [Read more...] about Electric School Buses – A Complete Overview
Mobility
Autonomous Cars, Level 0 to 5 Explained
Self-driving, autonomous cars occupy a weird space in the modern, American psyche. To some, they're part of a futuristic, Utopian vision of safer, cleaner vehicles that could fundamentally change the nature of transportation ownership for the better. To others, they represent a bleak and soulless tomorrow that will see entire industries gutted, leaving millions unemployed. To … [Read more...] about Autonomous Cars, Level 0 to 5 Explained
Electric Car Sharing Set to Launch in Sacramento
Over one hundred EVs are being deployed in a car sharing initiative brought to Sacramento by Envoy and Electrify America. 142 Volkswagen e-Golf electric cars will be available in the Sacramento area by early 2019 at 71 locations. The first of the EVs are located near the Whispering Pines Apartments in Meadowview. They can be rented by the minute, hour, or day. Envoy’s c … [Read more...] about Electric Car Sharing Set to Launch in Sacramento
LA 2018: Volvo Shows Off Autonomous Car Breakthrough
While I was busy scribbling away at our annual Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles list, the 2018 LA Auto Show (going by the name, "Automobility 18") got underway with announcements from several major brands. I'll kick that coverage off, then, with one of my favorites: Volvo. Volvo did something pretty wild in LA, too. They didn't show a single car. That's right. No shiny, … [Read more...] about LA 2018: Volvo Shows Off Autonomous Car Breakthrough
Ford and Walmart Launch Self-driving Delivery Service
Ford is pushing forward with its autonomous driving service, having recently expanded into the symbolic swamp of Washington DC. This week, though, Ford took its self-driving cars to a more literal swamp. The Everglades. Miami. The blue oval company isn't going it alone, however. For this latest venture, Ford will be partnering with Walmart and Postmates, who will use the … [Read more...] about Ford and Walmart Launch Self-driving Delivery Service
Ford’s Self-Driving Business Development is Headed to Washington
Ford is pushing hard to build a self-driving mobility business within itself. It makes sense for them, as the company has been a textbook example of vertical integration for decades. Still, it's going to take more than product development, manufacturing expertise, and a national dealer network to ensure that Ford is successful in its new venture. It's going to take some … [Read more...] about Ford’s Self-Driving Business Development is Headed to Washington
Volkswagen Ramps Up its E-mobility Program
Volkswagen is spending more than $40 billion to get past its dieselgate scandal. Slick electric products like the Volkswagen ID Buzz (read: new-age Microbus) are going to be the customer-facing side of those dollars, of course-- but it doesn't end there. VW plans to make its electric ID line available to more people than ever. “The ID. will prove to be a milestone in terms of t … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Ramps Up its E-mobility Program
Ford Partners with GoRide to Improve Detroit Healthcare
No one is invulnerable to tragedy, and when it strikes, help can be hard to get for many. Whether a grandparent has had a fall, or a loved one has suffered a stroke, they need assistance. Getting medical care after an accident, injury or an illness can be very difficult for many people, especially for those whose injury or illness prevents them from driving. So how are they to … [Read more...] about Ford Partners with GoRide to Improve Detroit Healthcare
Autonomous Volvo 360c Revealed, Asks: Why Fly?
Maybe it's just me, but if I'm staring down a 400 mile flight, I find myself thinking I'd rather just drive. Sure, that's 5-6 hours out of my day. So, too, however, is the flight. Let's say it's a two hour flight. I need to get to the airport an hour before, at least. That's three. Around an hour to get to the airport, park, and make my way in? Another hour, so I'm up to four. … [Read more...] about Autonomous Volvo 360c Revealed, Asks: Why Fly?
GM Plans to Make Every Cadillac an Autonomous Cadillac
GM took the fight to Tesla and Volvo when it announced the availability of the new Super Cruise autonomous driving feature. The feature was more or less expected to take center stage in Caddy's more expensive models, but now it seems like GM's commitment to the autonomous Cadillac concept is more serious. Serious enough, anyway, to make Super Cruise available on all its cars by … [Read more...] about GM Plans to Make Every Cadillac an Autonomous Cadillac